Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis)

Also known as American Chub, Chivin, Corporal, Dace, Mohawk, Pennsylvania Giant Chub, Rough-nosed Chub, Shining Dace, Silver Chub, Windfish

Description

Also known as American Chub, Chivin, Corporal, Dace, Mohawk, Pennsylvania Giant Chub, Rough-nosed Chub, Shining Dace, Silver Chub, Windfish.

Found over gravel and rubble bottoms, of lakes, pools, and runs, of small to medium rivers.
They feed on algae, fish, fish eggs, and insects.
Length - 51cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread North America

This is the largest of the minnows.

Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/2953

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